Spin 95.3 FM, operated by Nostro Communications Ltd., is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer with specific, hands-on experience in radio broadcasting and FM transmission systems to manage the technical operations of the station and ensure reliable, uninterrupted broadcast transmission.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising the station’s broadcast equipment, studio systems, transmission infrastructure and associated technical facilities.
This is a specialist broadcast engineering role. Applicants must have practical experience working with radio broadcast equipment and FM transmission systems. General engineering, IT or telecommunications experience without direct broadcast experience will not be sufficient.
Key Responsibilities
Broadcast Transmission and On-Air Operations
- Maintain and monitor FM transmission equipment to ensure consistent, reliable signal transmission.
- Troubleshoot and resolve transmission faults, signal interruptions and other technical issues affecting the station’s on-air operations.
- Maintain broadcast transmitters, transmission links, antennas, feeders and associated equipment, as applicable to the station’s installed infrastructure.
- Monitor transmission performance and ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
Studio and Broadcast Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain, configure and troubleshoot studio broadcast equipment, including audio consoles, microphones, processors, routing systems and other studio hardware.
- Ensure the proper functioning of the station’s audio chain, from studio output through to transmission.
- Diagnose and resolve audio quality issues, including signal distortion, noise, loss of audio and connectivity failures.
- Maintain studio-to-transmitter links and other signal distribution systems.
Technical Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of all broadcast equipment.
- Identify potential equipment failures and implement corrective measures before they disrupt broadcasting.
- Maintain an inventory of technical equipment, spare parts and essential maintenance supplies.
- Keep accurate records of equipment faults, repairs, maintenance schedules and technical incidents.
- Coordinate repairs, servicing and replacement of faulty equipment where necessary.
Technical Infrastructure and Reliability
- Monitor the performance of supporting infrastructure, including UPS systems, power backup and equipment cooling, where applicable.
- Identify technical risks and recommend practical improvements to improve station reliability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure the broadcast facility is properly maintained and that equipment is operated safely.
- Support the installation, configuration, testing and commissioning of new broadcast equipment.
Technical Support and Reporting
- Provide technical support to presenters, producers and other station personnel on the correct use of broadcast equipment.
- Respond promptly to technical emergencies and minimise station downtime.
- Maintain technical documentation, equipment manuals, maintenance logs and relevant operational records.
- Provide regular reports to management on station technical performance, equipment condition, maintenance requirements and outstanding issues.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- A degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Broadcast Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience in radio broadcast engineering, preferably in an FM radio station.
- Practical knowledge of FM transmitters, transmission systems, studio equipment and broadcast audio signal chains.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve broadcast equipment faults independently.
- Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment installation and technical troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with studio-to-transmitter links, audio processors, broadcast consoles and transmission monitoring systems.
- Understanding of broadcast signal quality, transmission reliability and relevant technical standards.
- Good documentation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing technical priorities and respond to urgent broadcast faults.
Preferred Experience
- Candidates with experience in any of the following will have an advantage:
- Maintaining and servicing FM radio transmitters.
- Working with broadcast automation systems and studio playout equipment.
- Configuring audio processors, audio routing and studio signal chains.
- Maintaining transmitter sites, antennas, feeders and STL systems.
- Working with backup power systems and other broadcast-critical infrastructure.
- Supporting the technical operations or recommissioning of an FM radio station.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate is technically competent, hands-on, proactive and dependable. They should understand that broadcast engineering directly affects the station’s ability to remain on air and should be capable of taking ownership of technical issues through to resolution.
We are looking for someone who can identify problems, implement solutions and maintain reliable broadcast operations, rather than someone whose experience is limited to general technical support.
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